Random-phase-induced chaos in power systems

Abstract

This paper studies how random phase (namely, noise-perturbed phase) effects the dynamical behaviours of a simple model of power system which operates in a stable regime far away from chaotic behaviour in the absence of noise. It finds that when the phase perturbation is weak, chaos is absent in power systems. With the increase of disturbed intensity σ, power systems become unstable and fall into chaos as σ further increases. These phenomena imply that random phase can induce and enhance chaos in power systems. Furthermore, the possible mechanism behind the action of random phase is addressed.